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BJ03 OEA

2003 Piaggio Zip 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,340 mi
Last recorded16,340 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip 12511,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 OEA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 16,340 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 16,337 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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BJ03 OEA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 11,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 OEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 OEA registered?

BJ03 OEA is a 2003 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is BJ03 OEA safe to buy?

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